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P304 DUD

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,442 mi
Last recorded13,442 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 DUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 13,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 11,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 11,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 11,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 11,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 11,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 10,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 7,959 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 7 May 2016 7,128 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 5,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2014 4,264 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 4,264 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,247 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2010 4,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 4,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 3,894 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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P304 DUD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P304 DUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P304 DUD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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